Reply by Russ

MrsN: I was thinking the 3/4 plywood was best I used the slats so the structure was exposed and because my wife thinks they are best. However I think the safest is solid platform.

CaptainSkully: I’m think if of forgoing the box spring and just having a mattress. I do want to do a large drawer underneath as my wife has specific plans about it. Any ideas on the 2×2 for support form he sides?